# Tarantula Tracker vs Tarantuverse

The clearest difference is rating: Tarantuverse at 5.0 against Tarantula Tracker's 4.0. Tarantuverse also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Tarantula Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tarantuverse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Tarantula Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tarantuverse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Tarantula Tracker ships an update every 3 days, Tarantuverse monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and August 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tarantula Tracker | Tarantuverse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tarantula-tracker/id6754264263/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tarantuverse/id6756224640/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 44 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Jared Lawrence](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847532419) | [Cory Wilson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859336243) |

## What reviewers say

### Tarantula Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tarantula-tracker/id6754264263)

Easily manage your tarantula collection with a feeding schedule tracker, molt prediction, and custom event logging. Features a species database, photo management, and comprehensive JSON backup. Available on iPhone and iPad.

**Highlights:** Feeding schedule tracker with reminders, Molt prediction, JSON backup and restore, Interactive calendar view, Species database, Photo management, Custom event logging

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tarantuverse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tarantuverse/id6756224640)

This app helps tarantula keepers meticulously log and manage their collection. Track feedings, molts, enclosure details, and breeding projects with smart reminders and analytics. Connect with a community of fellow enthusiasts and access a comprehensive species library.

**Highlights:** Log feedings, molts, and care notes, Track enclosure setup and breeding projects, Premolt prediction algorithm, Smart feeding reminders, Species library with care sheets, QR enclosure labels for guest uploads, Community forums and direct messaging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tarantula Tracker free?

Tarantula Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tarantuverse free?

Tarantuverse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tarantula Tracker or Tarantuverse?

Tarantuverse is rated higher. Tarantula Tracker averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Tarantuverse averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tarantula Tracker or Tarantuverse have ads?

Neither Tarantula Tracker nor Tarantuverse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tarantula Tracker or Tarantuverse?

Tarantula Tracker ships an update every 3 days, and Tarantuverse monthly. Most recently, Tarantula Tracker was updated on July 17, 2026 and Tarantuverse on August 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*